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This is an absolutely wonderful, interpretative, solo, unadulterated reading of Lord of the Rings. Mr. Inglis gives life to each character of the story and makes all very believable, without the liberties some films may have taken. This is the story as Tolkien submitted it, with later corrections, which were owing to proof-reading and editing errors at his publisher. If you are hoping for notes and appendices from Lord of the Rings, I believe these are not available in these albums, but I have heard the notes and appendices are available separately. At least in the first portion of the Fellowship of the Ring, the disks are considerately recorded by chapter, so you need not skip around the disk to find the beginning of a new chapter. My family and I listen to one disk/chapter per night, sometimes playing the same chapter a few times. I recommend this audio book, by set or individually, for: Firstly, a great way for your whole family (or friends) to enjoy the story Professor Toklien, not a screenwriter, wrote; secondly, a lively, well-done interpretation of Tolkien's story; thirdly, for a great way to improve your family or friend's literacy. Imagine the next time you are watching the film versions of Lord of the Rings, you cringe because of the plot changes made by screenwriters. Your family or friends, who have not read the story ("it's too big"), puzzle over your reaction, you, then, grab the disk, containing the Battle of the Hornburg, from your collection and play it. As your family and friends listen, you may then say, "See, Legolas was the only elf at Helm's Deep." You will most certainly enjoy these albums, if you enjoy Tolkien at all.Read full review
I really love this Audio Book. Its the first time iv ever listened to one and im only a little way through the first section of it. I did buy the BBC version of the Lord of the Rings and i enjoyed it but at the same time i felt it just didnt have the detail in the descrption of characters or of the suroundings that i'd hpoed for. I wanted to be able to relax and let my imagonation run away, to lose track of all time and fall into the world of ''middle earth'' without having the strain and sleepy effects from reading. Reading for me can be differcult any way. (And Tolkien had a nack of wrighting some differcult texts at the best of times) haha! This was the answer. Weather driving, sitting in the garden or even reding along with the book it has been nothing short of perfect. The narrator really takes you to another world as if you wher a fly on the wall following the adventor. He has also done ''The Hobbit'' wich i recently have bin thinking of buying to go with the collection.Read full review
After reading the three volumes enough times to lose count I find it delightful to listen to the recordings. Rob Inglis does an outstanding narration adding drama to the text. He is easily understood and paces his reading very well. It is nice to listen rather than reading and better than I thought it would be. I am glad to have the unabridged rendition with the complete text. I would highly recommend these recordings to all who love the books.
I first read the Lord of the Rings almost 50 years ago and have several times since. This time, I was interested in listening to the complete story. I purchased this tape presentation and was thoroughly satisfied. The entire story/book was read and presented in a very easy listening and enjoyble manner. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. It is one of the best presentations I have heard on any book.
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